Unión Santa Fe vs Newells Old Boys predictions, Apr 17, 2026

Apr 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Argentinian Liga Profesional, on Friday,

Unión

Newells Old Boys

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As Unión Santa Fe prepares to host Newells Old Boys on April 17, 2026, both teams approach the match with mixed recent form, each securing two wins in their last five outings. Unión Santa Fe, playing at their home ground, will look to leverage their local support and tactical adaptability. Their ability to control midfield play and maintain defensive solidity has been a crucial aspect of their recent successes.

Newells Old Boys, while also experiencing a similar run, will aim to exploit any gaps left by Unión’s attacking endeavors. Historically known for their counter-attacking prowess, they possess the speed and precision necessary to capitalize on transitional play. However, they will need to improve their consistency to overcome Unión’s defensive setup.

Current bookmaker odds reflect a strong inclination towards Unión Santa Fe winning at 1.58, with a lesser probability for an away victory at 6. Model predictions assign a 60.6% chance of a home win, suggesting favorable conditions for the hosts. However, with a predicted final score of 1-0, this match remains poised for a closely contested affair. As always in football, while trends and statistics provide insights, they offer no guarantees of the outcome.

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Unión
58.5%		 Draw
26.2%		 Newells Old Boys
15.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.61 3.54 6.09 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.62 3.4 5.5
Pinnacle 1.6 3.69 6.22

Latest Results

03.04.26 Unión Santa Fe – Deportivo Riestra – 2:0
30.03.26 Unión Santa Fe – Agropecuario Argentino – 2:0
21.03.26 Defensa y Justicia – Unión Santa Fe – 2:0
15.03.26 Unión Santa Fe – Boca Juniors – 1:1
10.03.26 CA Independiente – Unión Santa Fe – 4:4		 05.04.26 Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – Newells Old Boys – 1:3
29.03.26 Newells Old Boys – Club Atlético Acassuso – 0:2
21.03.26 Newells Old Boys – Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza – 1:0
17.03.26 CA Lanús – Newells Old Boys – 5:0
10.03.26 Newells Old Boys – CA Platense – 1:1

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Unión won 2.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • In this match, Unión is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Unión won 5 matches, drew 8 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 15:22. (average 0.8:1.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Unión won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 9:8. (average 1.1:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.10.25 Newells Old Boys – Unión Santa Fe – 0:1
    18.04.25 Unión Santa Fe – Newells Old Boys – 1:1
    01.11.24 Unión Santa Fe – Newells Old Boys – 2:0
    09.02.24 Unión Santa Fe – Newells Old Boys – 1:3
    16.09.23 Newells Old Boys – Unión Santa Fe – 1:1

    Standings

    Apertura

    Group A

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Velez Sarsfield 12 6 4 2 14:9 5 22
    2 Estudiantes L.P 12 6 3 3 14:6 8 21
    3 Boca Juniors 12 5 5 2 14:7 7 20
    4 Union de Santa Fe 12 5 4 3 18:12 6 19
    5 Defensa y Justicia 12 4 7 1 15:10 5 19
    6 Lanus 12 5 4 3 17:14 3 19
    7 Talleres Cordoba 12 5 3 4 12:11 1 18
    8 Independiente 12 4 5 3 18:15 3 17
    9 San Lorenzo 12 4 5 3 12:12 0 17
    10 Platense 12 3 6 3 6:7 -1 15
    11 Instituto 12 4 2 6 13:15 -2 14
    12 Gimnasia Mendoza 12 3 3 6 9:15 -6 12
    13 Central Cordoba 12 3 3 6 6:15 -9 12
    14 Newells Old Boys 12 2 3 7 10:23 -13 9
    15 Dep. Riestra 12 0 7 5 3:9 -6 7

    Group B

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Ind. Rivadavia 12 8 2 2 20:12 8 26
    2 River Plate 12 7 2 3 17:9 8 23
    3 Argentinos Jrs 12 6 5 1 13:7 6 23
    4 Belgrano 13 6 4 3 13:12 1 22
    5 Rosario Central 12 6 3 3 14:10 4 21
    6 Racing Club 12 5 3 4 15:11 4 18
    7 Tigre 12 4 5 3 16:12 4 17
    8 Huracan 12 4 5 3 12:9 3 17
    9 Barracas Central 12 4 4 4 11:11 0 16
    10 Sarmiento Junin 12 5 1 6 10:12 -2 16
    11 Gimnasia L.P 12 4 2 6 13:18 -5 14
    12 Banfield 12 4 1 7 14:16 -2 13
    13 Atl. Tucuman 12 2 3 7 13:18 -5 9
    14 Aldosivi 13 0 6 7 3:14 -11 6
    15 Estudiantes Rio Cuarto 12 1 2 9 3:17 -14 5

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